Marston-La169 Dam
Key Takeaway
Marston-La169 Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 2017 and is 9 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 58.9% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 1,525 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 685 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 565 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2017 (9 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2018 |
| NID ID | LA00683 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Mark Heacock;Mr. James Marston
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Marston-La169 Dam?
Marston-La169 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Marston-La169 Dam?
Marston-La169 Dam is owned by Mark Heacock;Mr. James Marston (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Marston-La169 Dam built?
Marston-La169 Dam was completed in 2017, making it 9 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Marston-La169 Dam?
Marston-La169 Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Marston-La169 Dam?
Marston-La169 Dam has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Marston-La169 Dam last inspected?
Marston-La169 Dam was last inspected on April 9, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.